woodenheaded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for woodenheaded
Adjective
  • Pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds are nutrient-dense foods that are commonly enjoyed as a snack and often added to recipes like smoothies, baked goods, and salads.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
  • In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • And suggesting that Dustin Johnson and Patrick Reed should be on a Ryder Cup team in 2025 is both willfully obtuse and indicative of a person looking back, not forward.
    Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Looking to boost Hispanic voter engagement, in the spring of the election year, Obama ignored Congress and took a constitutionally obtuse executive action shielding immigrants who came to the United States illegally as minors from deportation.
    Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • In many cases, models rationalized larger bets after losses or winning streaks, even though the rules of the game made such choices statistically unwise.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • But while a dual CEO structure may superficially make sense for Disney, company insiders and corporate governance experts warn there are considerations specific to the Mouse House that would make such a dynamic unwise.
    Alex Sherman, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Woodenheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodenheaded. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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